Burien Government News - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

Burien City Council advances transit plans, investment strategy and vacancy process at Monday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJune 2, 2026June 3, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with corrected information about proclamations and the City of Burien’s finance leadership. From regional transit milestones to fiscal strategies, the Burien City Council addressed […]

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Burien City Council to discuss filling seat vacated by Linda Akey, transit & more at June 1 meeting

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 29, 2026May 30, 2026

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Learn to turn kitchen scraps Into compost at free Burien workshop on Wednesday, June 3

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Cities of Burien, Des Moines and SeaTac denied more time to review airport SAMP impacts

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 21, 2026May 22, 2026

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Burien City Council repeals minimum wage ordinance, sparks new round of confusion

by Mellow DeTrayMay 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Appeal hearing set for this Friday, May 22 in fight to save historic Masonic Home in Des Moines

by Scott SchaeferMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Farewell to Linda Akey, BEDP vision and repeal of minimum wage ordinance mark pivotal night at Burien City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

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Judge rules in favor of City of Burien in public records lawsuit over city manager evaluation

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 17, 2026May 17, 2026

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City of Burien to raise Pride Flag for sixth consecutive year on Thursday, June 4

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 16, 2026May 16, 2026

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Minimum wage rules, economic development & more on agenda for Monday’s Burien City Council meeting

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026

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REPORT: Gun violence homicides drop to single digits for first time in 9 years

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026

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Court orders City of Burien to submit withheld documents on city manager evaluation for judicial review

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

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Washington Appeals Court reverses dismissal of City of Burien’s Open Meetings case

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 10, 2026May 10, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘This can’t be legal’ says Burien resident about towering ADU

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

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City of Burien considering code changes to ease conversion of existing buildings into housing; holding hearing Tuesday, May 27

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

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Latino Civic Alliance, City of Burien to Host free Summer Soccer Celebration at Highline Memorial Stadium on Saturday, June 6

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Minimum wage repeal, airport expansion and KCRHA concerns top busy Burien City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

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Applications now open for City of Burien’s 2027 Arts & Culture grant funding

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BAT Theatre thanks speakers for ‘Rebellious Women’ talkback, highlights ERA effort

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

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Former Burien City Attorney Garmon Newsom speaks out, eyes Seattle Municipal Court seat

by Mellow DeTrayMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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WA Attorney General sues Albertsons over BOGO pricing practices

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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King County Council’s move to dismantle KCRHA raises questions for DESC Bloomside in Burien

by Scott SchaeferMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

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Minimum wage ordinance, economic development on agenda at Burien City Council’s fifth meeting in a row Monday

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

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Vandals damage Marine View Park signs in Normandy Park

by B-Town Blog StaffApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

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VIDEOS: Repeated crashes in Olde Burien spark roundabout calls as City of Burien reviews intersection

by Scott SchaeferApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026